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PET FOOD COMPOSITIONS
BACKGROUND
[00011 Companion animals, especially cats, suffer from a number of diseases in
which
inflammation plays a significant role including cystitis, gastritis,
arthritis. Additionally,
inflammation has a significant but in a secondary role other diseases and
conditions such as
obesity.
[0002] Prior research on humans and other mammals have shown that certain long-
chained
omega-6 fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid, have pro-inflammatory
properties. Arachidonic
acid is metabolized to both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory eicosanoids
during and after
the inflammatory response, respectively. Arachidonic acid is also metabolized
to inflammatory
and anti-inflammatory eicosanoids during and after physical activity to
promote growth.
[0003] Prior research on humans and other mammals have also shown that
specific botanicals
have anti-inflammatory properties.
[0004] A method of improving the level of hydration in a cat is disclosed in
U.S. Patent No.
9,884,035. Cats fed diets containing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic
acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid are sufficiently hydrated and at reduced risk for
development of urinary
stones, feline idiopathic cystitis, or FLUTD.
[0005] A composition and a method for reducing or treating oral inflammation
is taught in Int'l
Patent Publication No. WO/2016/099477. A method of reducing or treating oral
inflammation in
an animal, comprising feeding the animal primarily disc-shaped food kibbles
comprising one or
more botanicals, wherein a reduction of oral inflammation is achieved in the
animal after or
during ingestion of the disc-shaped kibbles is disclosed. That publication
also discloses a food
lcibble comprising one or more botanicals, wherein the food lcibble has
primarily a disc shape and
reduces oral inflammation in an animal when the animal ingests the food
kibble.
100061 A composition that includes ginger for the amelioration or prevention
of inflammatory
conditions is taught in U.S. Patent Publication 2017/0239314. Pet food
compositions for a
companion animal includes an effective amount of ginger to prevent, to
ameliorate the symptoms
of or to treat, inflammation or an inflammatory disorders in the companion
animal, where the
inflammation or inflammatory disorder is an arthritic condition or a
gastrointestinal disorder.
The arthritic condition may be osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic
arthritis, ankylosing
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spondylitis or a local inflammatory joint condition. Gastrointestinal
disorders may include
irritable bowel disorders and chronic diarrhea.
100071 A method of control and prophylaxis of inflammation and mitigation of
inflammatory
conditions in companion animals is taught in U.S. Patent Application
Publication No.
2013/0041020. A method of control and prophylaxis of inflammation and
mitigation of
inflammatory conditions, particularly arthritis and joint pain, in companion
animals, e.g., dogs or
cats, comprises administering a diet comprising lipoic acid for a period of at
least two weeks,
wherein the diet comprises a food having 10-10,000 ppm of lipoic acid, e.g., a
dry food,
comprising 50-200 ppm lipoic acid. The companion animal diet contains lipoic
acid, e.g., for a
period of at least two weeks, e.g., wherein the diet comprises a food having
10-10,000 ppm of
lipoic acid, e.g., a dry food comprising 50-200 ppm lipoic acid, to reduce
expression of one or
more of the biomarkers for inflammation.
100081 Although many advances in the art of formulating cat food compositions
have been made
with respect to treating inflamation, many more challenges remain, due to the
cats unique
metabolism, compared to those of other mammals, including humans. The cat has
a reduced
ability to desaturate and elongate essential fatty acids when compared to
other mammals, thus
has a very limited capacity to convert linoleic acid to arachidonic acid,
making it an essential
part of their diets.
BRIEF SUMMARY
100091 In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a dietary
composition for reducing
circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines in companion animals. The present
invention is related
to the composition of a combination of botanicals and C20+ polyunsaturated
fatty acid in a dietary
composition, and to the use of such composition to reduce circulating pro-
inflammatory
cytokines in companion animals.
100101 The efficacy of anti-inflammatory substance, such as pet food, may be
measured directly
by monitoring inflammation. Alternatively, the efficacy of anti-inflammatory
substance may be
measured by the reduction of selected circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines
in the companion
animal. Suitable pro-inflammatory cytokines include TNFa, MCP-1, IL12 and
1L18.
100111 Feeding cats a combination of arachidonic acid and botanicals in pet
food has shown very
significant anti-inflammatory effect as exhibited by the reduction of TNFa,
MCP-1, and IL-18.
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[0012] In other embodiments, the present invention is also directed to a
dietary composition for a
companion animal comprising greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons; and a botanical; wherein all wt% are with
respect to the dietary
composition on a dry matter basis.
[0013] Examples of polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons
include
methylene-interrupted polyenes, polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids,
polyunsaturated omega-6
fatty acids, polyunsaturated omega-9 fatty acids,
[0014] Additional examples of omega-3 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons
include
eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid,
heneicosapentaenoic acid,
docosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosahexaenoic acid,
and mixtures thereof, wherein for each of the acids the double bonds can be
anywhere in the
chain as long as the last double bond is between the third and fourth carbon
from the omega end
of the fatty acid, and wherein each of the double bonds in each of the acids
may be either cis or
trans.
[0015] Examples of omega-6 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons include
eicosadienoic acid,
eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, docosadienoic acid, docosatrienoic
acid,
docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, tetracosadienoic acid,
tetracosatrienoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof,
wherein for each of the
acids the double bonds can be anywhere in the chain as long as the last double
bond is between
the sixth and seventh carbon from the omega end of the fatty acid.
[0016] Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for a
companion animal comprising: greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
selected from the group consisting of eicosadienoic acid, eicosatrienoic acid,
eicosatetraenoic
acid, docosadienoic acid, docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid,
tetracosapentaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof; and a botanical.
100171 Arachidonic acid is a specific isomer of eicosatetranoic acid, namely
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-
eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid. It is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid,
with the formula
CH3-(CH2)4-(CH=CH-CH2)4--(CH2)2-COOH, wherein all double bonds are cis.
[0018] Examples of a botanical include substances derived from the group
consisting of licorice
root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold, fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile,
dandelion, savory,
green tea, tulsi, basil, alfalfa, parsley, fennel, goldenseal, and mixtures
thereof.
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[0019] The composition of the invention can be a liquid or a solid food. Where
the composition
is a solid, the polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons, and
the botanical, may
be coated on the composition, or incorporated into the composition or both.
[0020] Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for a
companion animal comprising greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons; and a botanical, wherein the botanical is
selected from the group
consisting of green tea, fenugreek, tulsi, and mixtures thereof. Under one
embodiment, all three
botanicals are necessarily present in dietary composition.
[0021] The green tea, fenugreek, and tulsi may be present in any amount that
is effective in
treating inflammation in a companion animal. Under one embodiment each of the
green tea,
fenugreek, and tulsi is present in the composition at greater than about
0.0010 wt/o. Under one
embodiment the dietary composition comprises greater than about 0.20 wt% green
tea, greater
than about 0.020 wt% fenugreek, and greater than about 0.0010 wt% tulsi.
[0022] The invention is defined by at least twenty aspects.
[0023] In the first aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition for
a companion animal
comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more
carbons; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are with respect to the dietary
composition on a dry
matter basis.
[0024] In the second aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons selected from the group consisting of omega-3 fatty acid,
omega-6 fatty acid,
omega-9 fatty acid, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt%
are with respect to
the dietary composition on a dry matter basis.
[0025] In the third aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition for
a companion animal
comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more
carbons selected from the group consisting of eicosadienoic acid,
eicosatrienoic acid,
eicosatetraenoic acid, docosadienoic acid, docosatetraenoic acid,
docosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof; and
(b) a botanical,
wherein all wt% are with respect to the dietary composition on a dry matter
basis.
[0026] In the fourth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
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or more carbons and 4 or more carbon-carbon double bonds; and (b) a botanical,
wherein all
wt% are with respect to the dietary composition on a dry matter basis.
[0027] In the fifth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition for
a companion animal
comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more
carbons and 4 or more carbon-carbon double bonds selected from the group
consisting of
eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, heneicosapentaenoic acid,
docosatetraenoic acid,
docosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, tetracosatetraenoic acid,
tetracosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosahexaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a
botanical, wherein all
wt% are with respect to the dietary composition on a dry matter basis.
[0028] In the sixth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition for
a companion animal
comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more
carbons comprising arachidonic acid; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are
with respect to the
dietary composition on a dry matter basis.
[0029] In the seventh aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.20 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are with respect to the
dietary composition
on a dry matter basis.
[0030] In the eighth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical selected from the group consisting of
licorice root, angelica
root, fenugreek, marigold, fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile, dandelion,
savory, green tea,
tulsi, basil, alfalfa, parsley, goldenseal, and mixtures thereof, wherein all
wt% are with respect to
the dietary composition on a dry matter basis.
[0031] In the ninth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition for
a companion animal
comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more
carbons; and (b) a botanical elected from the group consisting of green tea,
fenugreek, tulsi, and
mixtures thereof, wherein all wt% are with respect to the dietary composition
on a dry matter
basis.
[0032] In the tenth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition for
a companion animal
comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more
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carbons; and (b) a botanical comprising a mixture of green tea, fenugreek, and
tulsi, wherein all
wt% are with respect to the dietary composition on a dry matter basis.
[0033] In the eleventh aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical comprising a mixture of green tea,
fenugreek, and tulsi,
wherein each of the green tea, fenugreek, and tulsi is present in the
composition at greater than
about 0.0010 wt%; wherein all wt% are with respect to the dietary composition
on a dry matter
basis.
[0034] In the twelfth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical comprising a mixture of green tea,
fenugreek, and tulsi,
comprising greater than about 0.20 wt% green tea, greater than about 0.020 wt%
fenugreek, and
greater than about 0.0010 wt% tulsi, wherein all wt% are with respect to the
dietary composition
on a dry matter basis.
[0035] In the thirteenth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary
composition for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are with respect to the
dietary composition
on a dry matter basis, wherein the dietary composition comprises a
nutritionally complete pet
food.
100361 In the fourteenth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary
composition for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are with respect to the
dietary composition
on a dry matter basis, wherein the dietary composition comprises a
nutritionally complete cat
food.
[0037] In the fifteenth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are with respect to the
dietary composition
on a dry matter basis, wherein the dietary composition is a dry composition.
[0038] In the sixteenth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary composition
for a companion
animal comprising: (a) greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
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or more carbons; and (b) a botanical, wherein all wt% are with respect to the
dietary composition
on a dry matter basis, wherein the companion animal is a cat.
[0039] In the seventeenth aspect, the invention relates to a dietary
composition for a companion
animal comprising epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and greater than about 0.10 wt%
of arachidonic
acid.
[0040] In the eighteenth aspect, the invention relates to a method of reducing
circulating pro-
inflammatory cytokines in a companion animal in need thereof comprising
providing the
companion animal with a dietary composition comprising an effective amount of
polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons and a botanical.
[0041] In the nineteenth aspect, the invention relates to a method of reducing
circulating pro-
inflammatory cytokines in a companion animal in need thereof comprising
providing the
companion animal with a dietary composition comprising an effective amount of
polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons and comprises 4 or
more carbon-
carbon double bonds, and a botanical.
[0042] In the twentieth aspect, the invention relates to a method of reducing
circulating pro-
inflammatory cytokines in a companion animal in need thereof comprising
providing the
companion animal with a dietary composition comprising an effective amount of
polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons and a botanical,
wherein the dietary
composition comprises a nutritionally complete cat food.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0043] For illustrative purposes, the principles of the present invention are
described by
referencing various exemplary embodiments thereof. Although certain
embodiments of the
invention are specifically described herein, one of ordinary skill in the art
will readily recognize
that the same principles are equally applicable to, and can be employed in
other apparatuses and
methods. Before explaining the disclosed embodiments of the present invention
in detail, it is to
be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the
details of any particular
embodiment shown. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of
description and not of
limitation.
[0044] As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a",
"an", and "the"
include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The
singular form of any
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class of the ingredients refers not only to one chemical species within that
class, but also to a
mixture of those chemical species; for example, the term "omega-6 fatty acid"
in the singular
form, may refer to a mixture of compounds each of which is also an omega-6
fatty acid. The
singular form of the ingredient defined as a "botanical" may also be a mixture
of ingredients
each of which may be defined as a botanical. The terms "a" (or "an"), "one or
more" and "at
least one" may be used interchangeably herein. The terms "comprising",
"including", and
"having" may be used interchangeably.
[0045] The abbreviations and symbols as used herein, unless indicated
otherwise, take their
ordinary meaning. The abbreviation "wt%" means percent by weight. The
abbreviation
"LS(mean)" is a statistical least square means. The characters "a", 13", "y",
"a)", and "A" are
Greek letters alpha, beta, gamma, omega, and capital delta, respectively. When
referring to
chemical structures, and names, the symbols "C", "H", and "0" mean carbon,
hydrogen, and
oxygen, respectively. The symbols "Z", "E", "¨", and "=" mean cis, trans,
single bond, and
double bond, respectively.
[0046] The term "about" when referring to a number means 5%. For example, the
phrase
"about 0.050 wt%" refers to a number between and including 0.047500 Ny04 and
0.052500 wt%.
[0047] As used throughout, ranges are used as shorthand for describing each
and every value
that is within the range. Any value within the range can be selected as the
terminus of the range.
[0048] Selected terms recited below may be used as more than one parts of
speech. For
example, the term "botanical" may be used as a noun or as an adjective.
[0049] The term "mixture" is to be interpreted broadly. When referring to a
list of ingredients,
unless specifically indicated otherwise, the term "mixture" refers to a
mixture of the
aforementioned ingredients with each other, a mixture of any of aforementioned
ingredients with
other ingredients that are not aforementioned, and to a mixture of several
aforementioned
ingredients with other ingredients that are not aforementioned. For example,
the term "mixture"
in the phrase "the polyunsaturated fatty acid is selected from the group
consisting of omega-3
fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, omega-9 fatty acid, and mixtures thereof'
refers to a mixture of
omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid; or a mixture of omega-3 fatty acid
and omega-9 fatty
acid; or a mixture of omega-6 fatty acid and omega-9 fatty acid; or a mixture
of omega-3 fatty
acid, omega-6 fatty acid, omega-9 fatty acid; or a mixture of omega-3 fatty
acid and any other
the polyunsaturated fatty acid; or a mixture of omega-3 fatty acid and any
other the
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polyunsaturated fatty acid; or a mixture of omega-6 fatty acid and any other
the polyunsaturated
fatty acid; or a mixture of omega-9 fatty acid and any other the
polyunsaturated fatty acid; or a
mixture of omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, and any other the
polyunsaturated fatty acid;
or a mixture of omega-3 fatty acid, omega-9 fatty acid, and any other the
polyunsaturated fatty
acid; or a mixture of omega-6 fatty acid, omega-9 fatty acid, and any other
the polyunsaturated
fatty acid; or a mixture of omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, omega-9
fatty acid, and any
other the polyunsaturated fatty acid. For each of these, the phrase "any other
the polyunsaturated
fatty acid" means one or more polyunsaturated fatty acid besides omega-3 fatty
acid, omega-6
fatty acid, or omega-9 fatty acid.
[0050] Any member in a list of species that are used to exemplify or define a
genus, may be
mutually different from, or overlapping with, or a subset of, or equivalent
to, or nearly the same
as, or identical to, any other member of the list of species. Further, unless
explicitly stated, such
as when reciting a Markush group, the list of species that define or exemplify
the genus is open,
and it is given that other species may exist that define or exemplify the
genus just as well as, or
better than, any other species listed.
[0051] The phrase "a companion animal" refers to a domesticated or domestic-
bred animal
whose physical, emotional, behavioral and social needs can be readily met as
companions in a
home, or in close daily relationship with one or more humans. Under one
embodiment, species
included in the definition of a companion animal include dogs, cats, horses,
rabbits, ferrets,
guinea pigs and select other small mammals. Under another embodiment, species
included in the
definition of a companion animal include dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets,
guinea pigs and
select other small mammals, birds, small reptiles, fish, and domestic-bred
farm animals.
[0052] The definition of the term "cat" includes a domestic cat, Fells catus,
and Felis silvestris
catus. The definition of the term cat includes a house cat and a feral cat.
The definition of the
term cat includes breeds such as Abyssinian, Aegean, American Curl, American
Bobtail,
American Shorthair, American Wirehair, Aphrodite Giant, Arabian Mau,
Australian Mist, Asian,
Asian Semi-longhair, Balinese, Bambino, Bengal, Birman, Bombay, Brazilian
Shorthair, British
Angora, British Semi-1 onghai r, British Shorthair, British Longhair, Burmese,
Burm ill a,
California Spangled, Chantilly-Tiffany, Chartreux, Chausie, Cheetoh,
Colorpoint Shorthair,
Colorpoint Persian, Cornish Rex, Cymric, Cyprus, Devon Rex, Donskoy, Don
Sphynx, Dragon
Li, Dwelf, Egyptian Mau, European Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Foldex, Foreign
Longhair,
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German Rex, Havana Brown, Highlander, Himalayan, Japanese Bobtail, Javanese,
Karelian
Bobtail, Khao Manee, Korat, Korean Bobtail, Korn Jo, Kurilian Bobtail, Kuril
Islands Bobtail,
LaPerm, Liebling, Longhaired Manx, Lykoi, Maine Coon, Mandarin, Manx, Manx
Longhair,
Mekong Bobtail, Minskin, Munchkin, Nebelung, Napoleon, Norwegian Forest,
Ocicat, Ojos
Azules, Oregon Rex, Oriental Bicolor, Oriental Shorthair, Oriental Longhair,
Persian, Peterbald,
Pixie-bob, Raas, Ragamuffin, Ragdoll, Russian Blue, Russian Black, Russian
Tabby, Russian
White, Sam Sawet, Savannah, Scottish Fold, Selkirk Rex, Serengeti, Serrade
petit, Siamese,
Siberian, Siberian Forest, Neva Masquerade, Singapura, Snowshoe, Sokoke,
Somali, Sphynx,
Suphalak, Thai, Thai Lilac, Tonkinese, Toyger, Turkish Angora, Turkish Van,
Ukrainian
Levkoy, Wichien Maat, Wila Krungthep, and York Chocolate.
[0053] The phrase "dietary composition" refers to food for consumption by a
companion animal,
or to food for consumption by a cat. This phrase is to be interpreted broadly;
the phrase includes
food that is consumed by the companion animal or by the cat on exclusive
basis, food that is
consumed by the companion animal or by the cat regular basis, food by the
companion animal or
by the cat consumer on occasional basis, and food by the companion animal or
by the cat
consumer on rare basis.
[0054] The present invention is directed to a dietary composition for reducing
circulating pro-
inflammatory cytokines in companion animals.
[0055] The present invention is related to the composition of a combination of
botanicals and
C20+ polyunsaturated fatty acid in a dietary composition, and to the use of
such composition to
reduce circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines in companion animals.
[0056] Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for a
companion animal comprising greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons; and a botanical; wherein all wt% are with
respect to the dietary
composition on a dry matter basis.
[0057] The dietary composition of the present invention comprises a
polyunsaturated fatty acid
that contains 20 or more carbon atoms.
[0058] Polyunsaturated fatty acid is a fatty acid that comprises two or more
carbon-carbon
double bonds in the carbon chain. A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a
long aliphatic chain.
Polyunsaturated fatty acid has the formula CH3¨[(CH2),n¨(CH=CHM0¨COOH, wherein
variables m, n, and o are non-negative integers 0, 1, 2, ... .
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[0059] Examples of polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons
include
methylene-interrupted polyenes, polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids,
polyunsaturated omega-6
fatty acids, and polyunsaturated omega-9 fatty acids. These fatty acids may be
contained in
triacylglycerides, phosphatidyl cholines, and phosphatidyl ethanolamines.
[0060] The definition of polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more
carbons specifically
includes such acids which are encountered rarely. For example, although the
most common
omega-9 fatty acids are mono-unsaturated fatty acid, polyunsaturated omega-9
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons include (5Z,8Z,11Z)-docos-5,8,11-trienoic acid,
(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z)-tetracos-4,7,10,17-tetraenoic acid, and like.
[0061] Under one embodiment of the present invention, the polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons is selected from the group consisting of omega-3
fatty acid,
omega-6 fatty acid, omega-9 fatty acid, and mixtures thereof.
[0062] One or more omega-3 fatty acid is important for normal metabolism of
companion
animals. Mammals are unable to synthesize omega-3 fatty acids, but can obtain
the shorter-chain
omega-3 fatty acid a-linolenic acid through diet and use it to form the more
important long-chain
omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. The ability
to make the
longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids from a-linolenic acid may be impaired in
aging.
[0063] Examples of omega-3 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons include
eicosatrienoic acid,
ETE, (11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-11,14,17-trienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, ETA,
(8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-8,11,14,17-tetraenoic acid,
eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA,
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoi c acid, henei cosapentaenoic
acid, HPA,
(6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z18Z)-heneicosa-6,9,12,15,18-pentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic
acid,
clupanodonic acid, DPA, (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-7,10,13,16,19-pentaenoic
acid,
docosahexaenoic acid, DHA, (4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-
hexaenoic acid,
tetracosapentaenoic acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z,21Z)-tetracosa-9,12,15,18,21-
pentaenoic acid,
tetracosahexaenoic acid, Nisinic acid, (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z,21Z)-tetracosa-
6,9,12,15,18,21-
hexaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof.
[0064] Additional examples of omega-3 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons
include
eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid,
heneicosapentaenoic acid,
docosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosahexaenoic acid,
and mixtures thereof, wherein for each of the acids the double bonds can be
anywhere in the
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chain as long as the last double bond is between the third and fourth carbon
from the omega end
of the fatty acid.
100651 Thus, for example, examples of omega-3 fatty eicosatrienoic acid
include eicosa-2,4,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-2,5,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,6,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-2,7,17-trienoic acid;
ei cosa-2,8,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,9,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,10,17-
trienoi c acid; eicosa-
2,11,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,12,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,13,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-2,14,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-2,15,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,5,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-3,6,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-3,7,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,8,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,9,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
3,10,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,11,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,12,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-3,13,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-3,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,15,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-4,6,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-4,7,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,8,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,9,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
4,10,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,11,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,12,17-tri enoic
acid; eicosa-4,13,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-4,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,15,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-5,7,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-5,8,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,9,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,10,17-
trienoic acid;
eicosa-5,11,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,12,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,13,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
5,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,15,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-6,8,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-6,9,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-6,10,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-6,11,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-6,12,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-6,13,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-6,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-
6,15,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-7,9,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-7,10,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-7,11,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
7,12,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-7,13,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-7,14,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-7,15,17-
trienoic acid; ei cosa-8,10,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-8,11,17-trienoic acid;
eicosa-8,12,17-trienoi c
acid; eicosa-8,13,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-8,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-
8,15,17-trienoic acid;
ei cosa-9,11,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-9,12,17-tri enoic acid; eicosa-9,13,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
9,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-9,15,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-10,12,17-trienoic
acid; eicosa-
10,13,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-10,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-10,15,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
11,13,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-11,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-11,15,17-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
12,14,17-trienoic acid; eicosa-12,15,17-trienoic acid; and eicosa-13,15,17-
trienoic acid.
100661 Additional examples of omega-3 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons
include
eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid,
heneicosapentaenoic acid,
docosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosahexaenoic acid,
and mixtures thereof, wherein for each of the acids the double bonds can be
anywhere in the
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chain as long as the last double bond is between the third and fourth carbon
from the omega end
of the fatty acid, and wherein each of the double bonds in each of the acids
may be either cis or
trans.
[0067] Thus, for example, the definition of the phrase "eicosa-11,14,17-
trienoic acid" includes
(11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-11,14,17-trienoic acid, (11E,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-11,14,17-
trienoic acid,
(11Z,14E,17Z)-eicosa-11,14,17-trienoic acid, (11Z,14Z,17E)-eicosa-11,14,17-
trienoic acid,
(11E,14E,17Z)-eicosa-11,14,17-trienoic acid, (11E,14Z,17E)-eicosa-11,14,17-
trienoic acid,
(11Z,14E,17E)-eicosa-11,14,17-trienoic acid, (11E,14E,17E)-eicosa-11,14,17-
trienoic acid, and
mixtures of any of the recited acids with each other.
[0068] An omega-6 fatty acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid wherein the final
carbon-carbon
double bond is in the n-6 position, i.e, the sixth bond counting from the
omega end.
[0069] An omega-6 fatty acid may have pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory
effects. The
biological effects of an omega-6 fatty acid is largely produced during and
after physical activity
for the purpose of promoting growth and during the inflammatory cascade to
halt cell damage
and promote cell repair by their conversion to omega-6 eicosanoid that binds
to any one of
diverse receptors found in every tissue of the body.
[0070] Examples of omega-6 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons include
eicosadienoic acid,
(11Z,14Z)-eicosa-11,14-dienoic acid, dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA,
(8Z,11Z,14Z)-
eicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid, arachidonic acid, AA, ARA, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-
eicosa-5,8,11,14-
tetraenoic acid, docosadienoic acid, (13Z,16Z)-docosa-13,16-dienoic acid,
adrenic acid,
(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid, osbond acid,
(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-
docosa-4,7,10,13,16-pentaenoic acid, tetracosatetraenoic acid,
(9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z)-tetracosa-
9,12,15,18-tetraenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid, and (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z)-
tetracosa-
6,9,12,15,18-pentaenoic acid.
[0071] Additional examples of omega-6 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons
include
eicosadienoic acid, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, docosadienoic
acid, docosatrienoic
acid, docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, tetracosadienoic acid,
tetracosatrienoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof,
wherein for each of the
acids the double bonds can be anywhere in the chain as long as the last double
bond is between
the sixth and seventh carbon from the omega end of the fatty acid.
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[0072] Thus, for example, examples of omega-6 fatty eicosatrienoic acid
include eicosa-2,4,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-2,5,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,6,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-2,7,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-2,8,14-tri enoic acid; ei cosa-2,9,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,10,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
2,11,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-2,12,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,5,14-trienoic
acid; eicosa-3,6,14-
trienoi c acid; ei cosa-3,7,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,8,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-3,9,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-3,10,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,11,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-3,12,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
4,6,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,7,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,8,14-trienoic
acid; eicosa-4,9,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-4,10,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-4,11,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-4,12,14-trienoic
acid; eicosa-5,7,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,8,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,9,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
5,10,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,11,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-5,12,14-trienoic
acid; eicosa-6,8,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-6,9,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-6,10,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-6,11,14-trienoic
acid; eicosa-6,12,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-7,9,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-
7,10,14-trienoic acid;
eicosa-7,11,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-7,12,14-trienoic acid; eicosa-8,10,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-
8,11,14-tri enoic acid; eicosa-8,12,14-trienoi c acid; ei cosa-9,11,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-9,12,14-
trienoic acid; eicosa-10,12,14-trienoic acid, and mixtures of any of the
recited acids with each
other.
[0073] Additional examples of omega-6 fatty acids with 20 or more carbons
include
eicosadienoic acid, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid, docosadienoic
acid, docosatrienoic
acid, docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, tetracosadienoic acid,
tetracosatrienoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid, tetracosapentaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof,
wherein for each of the
acids the double bonds can be anywhere in the chain as long as the last double
bond is between
the sixth and seventh carbon from the omega end of the fatty acid and wherein
each of the double
bonds in each of the acids may be either cis or trans.
[0074] Thus, for example, the definition of the phrase "eicosa-8,11,14-
trienoic acid" includes
(8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid,
(8E,11Z,14Z)-eicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid,
(8Z,11E,14Z)-eicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid, (8Z,11Z,14E)-eicosa-8,11,14-
trienoic acid,
(8E,11E,14Z)-eicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid, (8E,11Z,14E)-eicosa-8,11,14-
trienoic acid,
(8Z,11E,14E)-eicosa-8,11,14-tri enoi c acid, (8E,11E,14E)-ei cosa-8,11,14-
trienoic acid, and
mixtures of any of the recited acids with each other.
[0075] Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for a
companion animal comprising: greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
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selected from the group consisting of eicosadienoic acid, eicosatrienoic acid,
eicosatetraenoic
acid, docosadienoic acid, docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid,
tetracosapentaenoic acid, and mixtures thereof; and a botanical.
[0076] Eicosadienoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 20 carbon chain
fatty acid
comprising two double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of eicosadienoic acid
include
(11Z,14Z)-icosa-11,14-dienoic acid.
[0077] Eicosatrienoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 20 carbon chain
fatty acid
comprising three double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of eicosatrienoic acid
include omega-6
isomer (8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid, also known as dihomo-gamma-
linolenic acid.
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) is an elongation product of another omega-6
fatty acid
gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Gamma-linolenic acid is a desaturation product of
yet another
omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid. Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid is found in
trace amounts in
animal products. Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid production from GLA is enhanced
when high
levels of alpha-linolenic acid are present, blocking the arachidonic acid
pathway.
[0078] Docosadienoic acid is a 22-carbon fatty acid with two double carbon-
carbon bonds.
Examples of docosadienoic acid include the isomer (13Z,16Z)-docosa-13,16-
dienoic acid.
[0079] Under another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a
dietary composition for
a companion animal comprising: greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons, and 4 or more carbon-carbon double bonds; and a
botanical.
[0080] Under yet another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a
dietary composition
for a companion animal comprising: greater than about 0.10 wt% of
polyunsaturated fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons and 4 or more carbon-carbon double bonds
selected from the
group consisting of eicosatetraenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid,
heneicosapentaenoic acid,
docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid,
tetracosatetraenoic acid,
tetracosapentaenoic acid, tetracosahexaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, and
mixtures thereof; and a
botanical. Any of these acids may have one or more isomer forms. For example,
eicosatetraenoic acid may be omega-6 isomer of eicosatetraenoic acid (such as
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-
eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid) or omega-3 isomer of eicosatetraenoic acid
(such as
(8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-8,11,14,17-tetraenoic acid).
100811 Eicosatetraenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 20 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising 4 double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of eicosatetraenoic acid
include an omega-
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6 fatty acid isomer (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid, and an
omega-3 fatty acid
isomer (8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-8,11,14,17-tetraenoic acid. Eicosatetraenoic
acid is found in
green-lipped mussel and appears to act as dual inhibitor of arachidonic acid
oxygenation by both
the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathway.
[0082] Eicosapentaenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 20 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising 5 double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of eicosapentaenoic acid
include an
omega-3 fatty acid isomer (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic
acid, commonly
known as timnodonic acid. Timnodonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that
acts as a
precursor for prostaglandin-3, which inhibits platelet aggregation;
thromboxane-3; and
leukottiene-5 eicosanoids. Timnodonic acid is both a precursor and the
hydrolytic breakdown
product of eicosapentaenoyl ethanolamide.
[0083] Heneicosapentaenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 21 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising 5 double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of heneicosapentaenoic acid
include an
omega-3 fatty acid isomer (6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z)-heneicosa-6,9,12,15,18-
pentaenoic acid.
[0084] Docosatetraenoic acid is a 22 carbon fatty acid with four double carbon-
carbon bonds.
Examples of docosatetraenoic acid include the omega-6 isomer (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-
docosa-
7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid, commonly known as adrenic acid. Adrenic acid is a
naturally
occurring polyunsaturated fatty acid formed through a 2-carbon chain
elongation of arachidonic
acid. Adrenic acid is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain during
early human
development. Adrenic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that is metabolized by
cells to
biologically active products, such as dihomoprostaglandins, dihomo-
epoxyeicosatrienoic acids,
and dihomo-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid.
[00851 Docosapentaenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 22 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising 5 double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of eicosapentaenoic acid
includes an
omega-6 fatty acid isomer (4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16-pentaenoic
acid,
commonly known as osbond acid; and an omega-3 fatty acid isomer
(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-
eicosa(7,10,13,16,19)pentaenoic acid, commonly known as clupanodonic acid.
Osbond acid is
formed by the stepwise elongation and desaturation of arachidonic acid to the
24 carbon
polyunsaturated fatty acid intermediate and the retro-conversion of said
intermediate to Osbone
acid. Clupanodonic acid is an intermediary between the omega-3 isomer
eicosapentaenoic acid
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and the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid in a pathway in which clupanodonic acid
is a precursor to
said docosahexaenoic acid, and the final product can be retro-converted to
clupanodonic acid.
[0086] Docosahexaenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 22 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising six double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of docosapentaenoic acid
includes
(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoi c acid, commonly known
as
cervonic acid. Omnivores and carnivores, such as cats, primarily obtain
cervonic acid from their
diet. Some amounts of eicosapentaenoic and cervonic acid are possible products
of a-linolenic
acid metabolism in young mammals. Cervonic acid in breast milk is important
for a developing
young mammal.
[0087] Tetracosapentaenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 24 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising five double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of tetracosapentaenoic
acid include
omega-3 fatty acid (9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z,21Z)-docosa-9,12,15,18,21-pentanoic acid.
[0088] Tetracosahexaenoic acid is one of any isomers of a straight 24 carbon
chain fatty acid
comprising six double carbon-carbon bonds. Examples of tetracosahexaenoic acid
include
(6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z,18Z,21Z)-tetracosa-6,9,12,15,18,21-hexaenoic acid, commonly
known as
Nisinic acid.
[0089] Under still another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a
dietary composition
for a companion animal comprising: greater than about 0.10 wt% of arachidonic
acid, and a
botanical.
[0090] Arachidonic acid is a specific isomer of eicosatetranoic acid, namely
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-
eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid. It is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid,
with the formula
CH3¨(CH2)4¨(CH=CH¨CH2)4¨(CH2)2¨COOH, wherein all double bonds are cis.
100911 Although arachidonic acid is not considered as one of the essential
fatty acids for most
mammals, in the cat because of the reduced elongation and desaturation
activity it is essential.
Also, arachidonic acid becomes essential in all mammals if there is a
deficiency in linoleic acid
or if there is an inability to convert linoleic acid to arachidonic acid. Some
mammals lack the
ability to, or have a very limited capacity to convert linoleic acid in to
arachidonic acid, making
it an essential part of their diets. Since little or no arachidonic acid is
found in common plants,
such animals are obligate carnivores; the cat is a common example having a
reduced ability to
desaturate essential fatty acids.
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10092) Arachidonic acid is a precursor for a proinflammatory series of
prostaglandins,
thromboxanes, and leukotrienes as compared to those produced from omega 3
fatty acids.
Virtually all cellular arachidonic acid is esterified in membrane
phospholipids where its presence
is tightly regulated through multiple interconnected pathways. Free
arachidonic acid is a
transient, critical substrate for the biosynthesis of eicosanoid second
messengers. Receptor-
stimulated release, metabolism, and re-uptake of free arachidonate are all
important aspects of
cell signaling and inflammation.
[0093] The present invention is directed to a dietary composition for a
companion animal
comprising polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons; and a
botanical.
[0094] The term "botanical" refers to a substance obtained from a plant and
used as an additive
in a composition. Under one embodiment, the term "botanical" refers to food or
a dietary
supplement extracted or derived from a plant or an herbal source. Under one
embodiment, the
term refers to a food or a dietary supplement extracted or derived from a
plant or herbal source
that can provide health benefits, such as treating a disease or a health
condition, or preventing a
disease or a health condition.
[0095] Examples of a botanical include substances derived from curcumin, green
tea,
pomegranate, chamomile, rosemary, aloe, nettle, centella asiatica, ginkgo
biloba, betula, witch
hazel, grape skin, grape seed, grapefruit, grapefruit seed, bilberry,
blueberry, soy isoflavones,
black cohosh, St. John's wort, echinacea, and chamomile. A botanical may be
extracted or
derived from sources such as acai, aloe vera, Asian ginseng, astragalus,
bilberry, bitter orange,
black cohosh, butterbuiy, cat's claw, chamomile, chasteberry, cinnamon,
cranberry, candelion,
echinacea, ephedra, European elder, European mistletoe, evening primrose oil,
fenugreek,
feverfew, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, goldenseal, grape
seed extract, green
tea, hawthorn, hoodia, horse chestnut, kava, lavender, licorice root, milk
thistle, noni,
passionflower, peppermint oil, red clover, sage, saw palmetto soy, St. John's
wort, tea tree oil,
thunder god vine, turmeric, valerian, and yohimbe.
[0096] Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for a
companion animal comprising greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons; and a botanical selected from the group
consisting of licorice
root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold, fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile,
dandelion, savory,
green tea, tulsi, basil, alfalfa, parsley, fennel, goldenseal, and mixtures
thereof.
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10097) For each of the plants above, the botanical may derived from one or
more parts of the
plant.
100981 Further, the botanical may be an extract of such plants. An extract of
a plant as used
herein is any preparation containing substances extracted from said plant,
including fluid
extracts, tinctures, essential oils, distillates and oleoresins. Extracts of a
plant may be prepared
by any of the methods described herein or as known in the art by a skilled
worker. Examples of
extracts include chamomile extracts, grape skin extract, grape seed extract,
grapefruit extract,
grapefruit seed extract, bilberry extract, and blueberry extract.
100991 The term "licorice" refers to the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra and
derivatives thereof.
Licorice is an herb that is native to the Mediterranean, southern and central
Russia, Asia Minor,
and Iran, but is now grown throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. By
way of example,
licorice may include products derived from the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots
of a licorice plant.
Licorice may be in the form of a ground powder, freshly ground, spray dried,
freeze dried, wet
root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution. Licorice may be
cooked or raw. Many
species licorice root for companion animals is thought to be beneficial for
numerous health
challenges the companion animal may experience. Licorice root contains
glycyrrhizin that has
similar properties to the adrenal cortex hormones such as cortisol, thus
licorice root may display
significant anti-inflammatory effects that can be beneficial in instances of
arthritis or allergies.
Licorice root may also act as an anti-hepatotoxic that can inhibit injury to
the liver due to toxins
and viruses making this formula a good choice in instances of high liver
enzymes resulting from
acute or chronic hepatitis. The definition of the phrase "licorice root"
includes compositions
comprising glycyrrhizin, and composition that are deglyrrhizinated.
1001001 Angelica refers to any of about 60 species of tall biennial and
perennial herbs in the
family Apiaceae. Angelica is a tall, stout woody perennial that thrives best
in slightly acidic,
damp soil in light shade. It is native of Syria, but has spread to many
European countries. By
way of example, angelica may include products derived from the leaves, stems,
seeds, and roots
of any of the angelica plant. Angelica may be in the form of a ground powder,
freshly ground,
spray dried, freeze dried, wet root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and water,
or solution. Angelica
may be cooked or raw. The roots have high levels of terpenes, including a-
pinene and 13-
phellandrene.
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1001011 Fenugreek refers to the plant Trigonella foenum-graecum, an annual
plant in the
family Fabaceae. Fenugreek is an annual plant cultivated worldwide as a
semiarid crop. By way
of example, fenugreek may include products derived from the leaves, stems,
seeds, and roots of a
fenugreek plant. Fenugreek may be in the form of a ground powder, freshly
ground, spray dried,
freeze dried, wet root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution.
Fenugreek may be
cooked or raw. Fenugreek is used as a common spice, particularly in India and
places that ingest
curries. Traditional medicine practitioners have considered fenugreek to be
useful for
management of metabolic and nutritive disorders such as diabetes, as a phlegm
mover, digestion
promoter, labor inducer, and useful in breaking up stuck energies and cool
inflammation.
1001021 Marigold is a short-lived aromatic and herbaceous perennial native to
southern
Europe. Under one embodiment the term "marigold" refers to Calendula
officinalis. Under one
embodiment the term "marigold" refers to the genus Calendula of the Asteraceae
family. The
marigold blooms in vivid yellow, orange, and gold colors. By way of example,
marigold may
include products derived from the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of a ginger
plant. Marigold
may be in the form of a ground powder, freshly ground, spray dried, freeze
dried, wet root,
extract, oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution. The marigold may be
cooked or raw.
Marigold extract is a commonly in pet food due to its anti-microbial and anti-
inflammatory
properties. It can aid in digestion and reduce inflammation and combat viruses
and bacteria. The
flavonoids in the extract can add flavor and is also a source of plant
antioxidants. Marigold
contains large amounts of lutein which is found in the retina of the eye.
Lutein protects the eye
from the development of cataracts and macular degeneration.
1001031 Fennel refers to the plant Foeniculum vulgare and derivatives thereof.
Native to the
Mediterranean, fennel is now found throughout the world. Fennel is a
perennial, aromatic herb
with yellow flowers and a bulb like stem. By way of example, fennel may
include products
derived from the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of a fennel plant. Fennel may
be in the form of a
ground powder, freshly ground, spray dried, freeze dried, wet root, extract,
oil, suspension, oil
and water, or solution. The fennel may be cooked or raw. Fennel has a similar
smell to licorice
or anise. Fennel is added to pet food as a source of several key vitamins, or
as a digestive aid.
1001041 Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint,
and is
indigenous to Europe and the Middle East. Oil from peppermint has a high
menthol content. and
also contains menthone, carboxyl esters, such as menthyl acetate. Peppermint
oil also contains
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small amounts of many additional compounds including limonene, pulegone,
caryophyllene and
pinene. Peppermint contains terpenoids and flavonoids such as eriocitrin,
hesperidin, and
kaempferol 7-0-rutinoside. Peppermint helps manage peristalsis in pets,
meaning it regulates the
contractions that help move food along their digestive tracts. Giving your pet
a little peppermint
can help improve irritable bowel syndrome. When paired with catnip, peppermint
can reduce
nausea in companion animals as well.
1001051 Chamomile refers to any one of several daisy-like plants of the family
Asteraceae,
and derivatives thereof. Under one embodiment, chamomile refers to the plant
Matricaria
chamomilla and derivatives thereof. Under one embodiment, chamomile refers to
the plant
Chamaemelum nobile and derivatives thereof. By way of example, chamomile may
include
products derived from the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of a chamomile
plant. Chamomile may
be in the form of a ground powder, freshly ground, spray dried, freeze dried,
wet root, extract,
oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution. The chamomile may be cooked or
raw.
1001061 Dandelion refers to any one of several flowering plants in the
taraxacum genus and
derivatives thereof. Dandelion are flowering plants native to Eurasia and
North America.
Several species of dandelion, including the leaves, stems, flowers, and roots,
are edible and
nutritious. By way of example, dandelion may include products derived from the
leaves, stems,
seeds, and roots of a dandelion plant. Dandelion may be in the form of a
ground powder, freshly
ground, spray dried, freeze dried, wet root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and
water, or solution.
The dandelion may be cooked or raw. Dandelion leaves contain abundant vitamins
and minerals,
especially vitamins A, C, and K, and are good sources of calcium, potassium,
iron, and
manganese. The raw flowers contain high levels of polyphenols and
antioxidants, and are anti-
inflammatory and an ti-angi ogenic.
1001071 Savory refers to the plant satureja, a genus of aromatic plants of the
family
Lamiaceae, related to rosemary and thyme, and derivatives thereof'. By way of
example, savory
may include products derived from the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of a
savory plant. Savory
may be in the form of a ground powder, freshly ground, spray dried, freeze
dried, wet root,
extract, oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution. The savory may be cooked
or raw.
1001081 Green tea originates from the plant species Camellia sinensis. Green
tea is considered
to have originated in China's Yunnan province Green tea considered an
excellent source of
antioxidants and alkaloids, containing vitamins, such as A, D, E, C, B, B5, H
and K, manganese
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and other minerals such as zinc, chromium and selenium. Green tea is about 30
percent
polyphenols by weight, including large amounts of a catechin EGCG. Catechins
are natural
antioxidants that are thought to help prevent cell damage.
1001091 Tulsi refers to the plant Ocimum tenuiflorum and derivatives thereof.
Tulsi is also
known as holy basil, tulasi, or thulasi. Tulsi is an aromatic perennial plant
in the family
Lamiaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated
plant throughout the
Southeast Asian tropics. By way of example, tulsi may include products derived
from the leaves,
stems, seeds, and roots of a tulsi plant. Tulsi may be in the form of a ground
powder, freshly
ground, spray dried, freeze dried, wet root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and
water, or solution.
The tulsi may be cooked or raw. Some of the phytochemical constituents of
tulsi are oleanolic
acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, and I3-
caryophy1lene. Tulsi
essential oil consists mostly of eugenol, f3-elemene, P-caryophyllene, and
germacrene.
1001101 Basil refers to the plant Ocimum basilicum and derivatives thereof.
Basil is native to
tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia, and is used in
cuisines worldwide. By
way of example, basil may include products derived from the leaves, stems,
seeds, and roots of a
basil plant. Basil may be in the form of a ground powder, freshly ground,
spray dried, freeze
dried, wet root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution. Basil
may be cooked or raw.
In traditional medicine practices, such as those of Ayurveda or traditional
Chinese medicine,
basil is thought to have therapeutic properties.
1001111 Alfalfa refers to the plant Medicago sativa and derivatives thereof.
Alfalfa also
named lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae.
It is cultivated as
an important forage crop in many countries around the world. It is used for
grazing, hay, and
silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. By way of example, alfalfa
may include
products derived from the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of a alfalfa plant.
Alfalfa may be in the
form of a ground powder, freshly ground, spray dried, freeze dried, wet root,
extract, oil,
suspension, oil and water, or solution. Alfalfa may be cooked or raw.
1001121 Parsley refers to the plant Petroselinum crispum and derivatives
thereof Parsley is a
biennial is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the
central
Mediterranean region, and widely cultivated as an herb, a spice, and a
vegetable. By way of
example, parsley may include products derived from the leaves, stems, seeds,
and roots of a
parsley plant. Parsley may be in the form of a ground powder, freshly ground,
spray dried,
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freeze dried, wet root, extract, oil, suspension, oil and water, or solution.
Parsley may be cooked
or raw.
1001131 Goldenseal refers to the plant Hydrastis canadensis and derivatives
thereof. is a
perennial herb in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to southeastern
Canada and the
eastern United States. By way of example, goldenseal may include products
derived from the
leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of a goldenseal plant. Goldenseal may be in
the form of a ground
powder, freshly ground, spray dried, freeze dried, wet root, extract, oil,
suspension, oil and
water, or solution. Goldenseal may be cooked or raw. In traditional medicine,
goldenseal's
roots and rhizomes are harvested and used as a multi-purpose remedy because of
their high
concentrations of berberine and hydrastine. The herb is believed to be anti-
inflammatory, anti-
diarrhea!, antibacterial and immune-enhancing. Goldenseal is used to control
muscle spasms,
treat cancer, stimulate the heart and increase blood pressure, treat
gastrointestinal disorders, treat
conjunctivitis, manage painful and heavy menstruation, treat infections
topically, reduce swelling
and alleviate edema.
1001141 The composition of the present invention may be prepared by any means
of preparing
pet food. Arachidonic acid may be obtained commercially from any number of
sources. It may
be prepared from the fungus Mortierella alpina.
1001151 The composition of the invention can be a liquid or a solid food.
Where the
composition is a liquid, polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more
carbons, and the
botanical, can be admixed with other components. Where the composition is a
solid, the
polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons, and the botanical,
may be coated on
the composition, or incorporated into the composition or both.
1001161 In various embodiments, the polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20
or more
carbons, and the botanical, may be added to the companion animal's food. In
certain
embodiments, the polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons, and
the botanical,
may be added to the companion animal's food by a compounder or manufacturer at
a site. In a
certain embodiment, the polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more
carbons, and the
botanical, may be added to a companion animal's food by the companion animal's
caregiver
prior to feeding the animal. In other embodiments, the polyunsaturated fatty
acid comprising 20
or more carbons, and the botanical, may be added during the processing of a
companion animal's
food, such as during and/or after mixing of other components of the
composition that is then
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packaged and made available to consumers. Such processing may include
extrusion, canning,
baking and the like or any other method of process of producing pet foods that
is known in the
art
1001171 As contemplated herein, the compositions of the present invention are
meant to
encompass nutritionally complete and balanced animal feed compositions that
additionally
comprise the polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons, and the
botanical. A
"nutritionally complete diet" is a diet that includes sufficient nutrients for
maintenance of normal
health of a healthy companion animal on said diet.
1001181 Nutritionally complete and balanced pet food compositions are
understood by a
person of ordinary skill in the art. For example, substances such as nutrients
and ingredients
suitable for nutritionally complete and balanced animal feed compositions, and
recommended
amounts thereof, may be found for example, in the Official Publication of The
Association of
American Feed Control Officials, Inc. (AAFCO). Atlanta, Ga., 2005, or the
National Research
Council's Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats, The National Academy Press,
Washington,
D.C., 2006.
1001191 As used herein, an "ingredient" refers to any component of a
composition. The term
"nutrient" refers to a substance that provides nourishment. In some cases an
ingredient may
comprise more than one "nutrient". The distinction in these terms is familiar
to one of skill in
the art.
1001201 A nutritionally complete and balanced dog food composition of the
present invention
may comprise: about 0 wt% to about 90 wt%, preferably about 5 wt% to 60 wt% of
carbohydrates; about 5 wt% to about 70 wt%, preferably about 10 wt% to about
60 wt% of
protein; about 2 wt% to about 50 wt%, preferably about 5 wt% to about 40 wt%
of fat; about 0.1
wt% to about 20 wt%, preferably about 1 wt% to about 11 wt% of total dietary
fiber; about 0
wt% to about 15 wt%, preferably about 2 wt% to about 8 wt% of vitamins and
minerals,
antioxidants, and other nutrients which support the nutritional needs of the
animal; about 0.1
wt% to about 3 wt%, or about 0.1 wt% to about 1.5 wt%, or about 0.1 wt% to
about 0.6 wt% of
polyunsaturated fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons; and about 0.0010 wt%
to about 1.0
wt% botanical, or about 0.0010 wt% to about 0.01 wt% botanical.
1001211 For example, a nutritionally complete and balanced cat food
composition of the
present invention may comprise: about 0 to about 90%, preferably about 5% to
50%, by weight
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of carbohydrates; about 5% to about 70%, preferably about 20% to about 60%, by
weight of
protein; about 2% to about 50%, preferably about 5% to about 40%, by weight of
fat; about 0.1%
to about 20%, preferably about 1% to about 11%, by weight of total dietary
fiber; about 0 to
about 15%, preferably about 2% to about 8%, by weight of vitamins and
minerals, antioxidants,
and other nutrients which support the nutritional needs of the animal; about
0.1 wt% to about 3
wt%, or about 0.1 wt% to about 1.5 wt?/o, or about 0.1 wt% to about 0.6 wt% of
polyunsaturated
fatty acid comprising 20 or more carbons; and about 0.0010 wt% to about 1.0
wt% botanical, or
about 0.0010 wt% to about 0.01 wt% botanical.
1001221 Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for
a companion animal comprising greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons; and a botanical, wherein the botanical is
selected from the group
consisting of green tea, fenugreek, tulsi, and mixtures thereof. The botanical
may be green tea,
or fenugreek, or tulsi, or green tea and fenugreek, or green tea and tulsi, or
fenugreek and tulsi,
or green tea, fenugreek and tulsi. Further, the botanical may be green tea
mixed with other
botanicals; or fenugreek mixed with other botanicals; or tulsi mixed with
other botanicals; or
green tea and fenugreek, mixed with other botanicals; or green tea and tulsi,
mixed with other
botanicals; or fenugreek and tulsi, mixed with other botanicals; or green tea,
fenugreek and tulsi,
mixed with other botanicals.
(00123] Under one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a dietary
composition for
a companion animal comprising greater than about 0.10 wt% of polyunsaturated
fatty acid
comprising 20 or more carbons; and a botanical comprising a mixture of green
tea, fenugreek,
and tulsi. Under this embodiment, all three botanicals are necessarily present
in dietary
composition. Further, under an embodiment, other botanicals in addition to
green tea, fenugreek,
and tulsi, may be present.
1001241 The green tea, fenugreek, and tulsi may be present in any amount that
is effective in
treating inflammation in a companion animal. Under one embodiment each of the
green tea,
fenugreek, and tulsi is present in the composition at greater than about
0.0010 wt%. Under one
embodiment the dietary composition comprises greater than about 0.20 wt% green
tea, greater
than about 0.020 wt% fenugreek, and greater than about 0.0010 wt% tulsi.
1001251 The efficacy of anti-inflammatory substance, such as pet food, may be
measured
directly by monitoring inflammation. Alternatively, the efficacy of anti-
inflammatory substance
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may be measured by the reduction of selected circulating pro-inflammatory
cytokines in the
companion animal. Suitable pro-inflammatory cytokines include TNFa, MCP-1,
II,12 and IL18.
1001261 As used herein, the term "synergy" or "synergistic" is intended to
[001271 Tumor necrosis factor (TNFa) is a pro-inflammatory protein that is
mainly produced
by activated macrophages. They can also be produced by CD4 lymphocytes, NK
cells,
neutrophils, mast cells, and eosinophils. Reducing TNFa has been shown to
reduce
inflammatory responses in several disease conditions including
glomerulonephritis, intestinal
bowel disorders, and dermatitis.
1001281 Monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) is also referred to as
chemokine ligand
2 (CCL2). MCP-1 recruits monocytes, memory T cells, and dendritic cells to the
site of injury
but does not attract neutrophils or eosinophils. Anti-CC12 reduces severity of
renal dysfunction
(glomeruonephritis) indicating that a reduction of MCP-1 is beneficial in
restoring renal
function.
1001291 Interleukin 12 (IL-12) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is produced
mainly by
dendritic cells and macrophages. IL-12 is involved in the differentiation of
naive T cells to Thl
cells and also stimulates the production of pro-inflammatory TNFa and
interferon gamma
(IFNy). IL12 also stimulates production of natural killer cells (NK cells) and
enhances the
cytotoxic activity of NK cells and CD8 cytotoxic T cells.
1001301 Interleukin-18 (IL-18) is a cytolcine that is produced primarily by
macrophages. One
of the pro-inflammatory actions of IL-18 is due to its ability to stimulate NK
cells and certain T
cells to release IFNg.
1001311 Previous studies have suggested that an addition of arachidonic acid
to pet food
would be pro-inflammatory. However, the feeding of cats cat food comprising
added
arachidonic acid did not significantly change of the levels of the TNFa, MCP-
1, or IL-18.
1001321 Other previous studies have suggested that an addition of botanicals
to pet food
would be anti-inflammatory. However, the feeding of cats cat food comprising
botanicals did
not significantly change of the levels of the TNFa, MCP-1, or IL-18.
1001331 However, feeding cats a combination of arachidonic acid and botanicals
in pet food
has shown very significant anti-inflammatory effect as exhibited by the
reduction of TNFa,
MCP-1, and IL-18.
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1001341 A two-factor, two-level experiment was performed. The first factor was
the presence
or absence of a botanical mixture. The second factor was the presence or
absence of additional
arachidonic acid over the natural presence of the acid in the food.
1001351 Forty-eight cats were divided into four groups of twelve cats in each
group. The cats
in the control group (Group 1) were fed a nutritionally balanced cat food. The
cats in the
botanical only group (Group 2) were fed the nutritionally balanced cat food to
which a botanical
complex was added. The cats in the arachidonic acid only group (Group 3) were
fed the
nutritionally balanced cat food to which arachidonic acid was added. The cats
in the arachidonic
acid ¨ botanical complex group (Group 4) were fed the nutritionally balanced
cat food to which
arachidonic acid and a botanical complex were added.
1001361 The cat food of Groups 2 and 4 each contained 0.5 wt% of green tea,
0.05 wt% of
fenugreek, and 0.003 wt% tulsi.
1001371 The cat food of Groups 1 and 2 contained about 0.05 wt% to 0.06 wt% of
arachidonic
acid that naturally occurs in meat product in the cat food. The cat food of
Groups 3 and 4 each
contained addition arachidonic acid that was mixed in, to yield about 0.13 wt%
of the
arachidonic acid.
1001381 Each group was fed its respective diet for 85 days, after which, the
inflammatory
status of the was cats evaluated, using specific cytokines as the measure of
inflammatory
response.
Table 1
Group A TNFa, LS(nean) Standard error Pr > Iti
1 -64.78 80.2 0.4237
2 -0.3992 80.2 0.9961
3 54.21 80.2 0.5028
4 -243.6 80.2 0.0040
Group A 1L18 LS(mean) Standard error Pr >
1 -179.3 286.0 0.5339
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2 100.8 286.0 0.7262
3 140.67 286.0 0.6253
4 -756.7 286.0 0.0113
Group A MCP1 LS(mean) Standard error Pr > Iti
1 34.83 434.3 0.9364
2 -322.14 434.3 0.4622
3 371.87 434.3 0.3965
4 -1345.1 434.3 0.0034
1001391 As illustrated in Table 1 (above), there was a statistically
significant decrease in the
amounts of each of the cytokines. The p-value (single tailed) for the decrease
of TNFa was less
than 0.5 %. The p-value (single tailed) for the decrease of IL 18 was less
than 0.12 %. The p-
value (single tailed) for the decrease of MCP1 was less than 0.4%.
1001401 While the present invention has been described with reference to
several
embodiments, which embodiments have been set forth in considerable detail for
the purposes of
making a complete disclosure of the invention, such embodiments are merely
exemplary and are
not intended to be limiting or represent an exhaustive enumeration of all
aspects of the invention.
The scope of the invention is to be determined from the claims appended
hereto. Further, it will
be apparent to those of skill in the art that numerous changes may be made in
such details
without departing from the spirit and the principles of the invention.
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